Dec 21st

Have a wonderful winter break enjoying time with family and friends. 

Classes resume Jan 8th.

Dec 20

Yesterday we were very innovative in their building ideas. We had to be very patient waiting for the glue (icing) to dry. We found out that it was easier to lean crackers together, creating a more stable structure. What a fun afternoon! Way to go future engineers. 

Ask me about: What was the hardest part about building your structure? 

What was easiest?

1) Report Card Envelopes: Please make sure to return your signed envelope by tomorrow Dec 21st

2) Wild, Whimsical, Wacky Winter Wear Day: is on Thursday Dec 21st. Students are encourage to wear a festive sweater, funky winter wear, or Royal Oak Blue

3) Last day of school: is Thursday Dec 21st. Classes resume January 8th. Have a wonderful winter break.

4) Book Truck Books: Students may return books on the days that the book truck is at the school or  to any public library at any time. Students may have books out for 3 week before they have to be renewed or returned.

Dec 15

Today we had buddies and worked with oil pastels to make some beautiful pieces of art. 

1) Caroling: Is happening on Monday from 1:15-1:45 and Wednesday from 9:15-9:45. All are welcome.

2) Gingerbread building challenge: On Tuesday Dec 19th Students will be asked the question "How can I engineer a gingerbread house that can stand on its own?" We will be providing the graham cracker cookies and icing to build the foundation of the gingerbread houses, however, if students would like to decorate their gingerbread house they are encouraged to bring their own candy.

3) Report Cards: will be going home Tuesday dec 19th.

4) Royal Oak School Spirit day: is Wednesday Dec 20th. Students are encouraged to wear blue

4) Wild, Whimsical, Wacky Winter Wear Day: is on Thursday Dec 21st. Students are encourage to wear a festive sweater, funky winter wear, or Royal Oak Blue

5) Last day of school: is Thursday Dec 21st. Classes resume January 8th. Have a wonderful winter break.

Dec 13

Today we had a very special presentation from a speech pathologist. She came in and spoke to us about how everybody has different thoughts and feelings and that we need to look at people's eye's and faces to help us understand what people might be thinking or feeling.

We also had the opportunity to get some new books out from the Book Truck. Some of us are still waiting for our cards but the Book Truck should bring them the next time we have Book Truck.

1) Pizza Party: For winning the Sobey's Pumpkin Contest we won a Pizza Party which will be tomorrow Thursday Dec 14th in the afternoon! Please make sure you still pack your child a lunch as the party is later in the afternoon.

Dec 11

Today we learned 2 new math games. One is called "Shape fill" and the other game is calls "Making 10 Memory." Ask me about my favourite game and how to play. Below are images of the game board for "Shape Fill and power of ten cards.

1) Book Truck: is Wednesday afternoon.

2) Special Presentation: On Wednesday December 13^th our classroom has a special presentation on social thinking presented by an Alberta Health Services speech-language pathologist.  Social thinking means we are always aware that people are around us and having thoughts about each of our behaviours.  We are social thinkers even when people are not talking to or playing with us.


2) Pizza Party: For wining the Sobey's Pumpkin Contest we won a Pizza Party which will be happening Thursday Dec 14th in the afternoon!

Dec 7

Today we had an amazing day at the Martha Cohen Theater watching Charlotte's Web. We had a lot of questions about the performance and several favourite moments. Ask me about my favourite part or a question I had.

1) Book Truck: Is Wednesday Dec 13th

2) No school: Friday Dec 8th due to a professional development day.

3) Royal Oak Christmas Market: Dec 9th from 1-4. It is being put on by the ROS fundraising society.

Dec 6

1) Charlotte's Web field trip: is Thursday Dec 7th. Students will be boarding the bus at 9:45 and returning later in the afternoon. Please ensure that your child has a packed lunch and snack. Students will have time to eat their lunch before the performance and a snack once they have returned to the school. 
Volunteers: If you are volunteering please make sure to sign in at the office at 9:30 and come to the classroom.

2) Stephen's Backpacks 

We will be accepting donations for Stephen's Backpacks until the end of the school week, (Thursday, December 7th). A special 'Thank You' to our Royal Oak families for your generosity. At the heart of every donation is the desire to make a difference in one child's life. 

3) No school: Friday Dec 8th due to a professional development day.

4) Royal Oak Christmas Market: Dec 9th from 1-4. It is being put on by the ROS fundraising society.

Dec 4

Oh wow! Can you believe it our class won the pizza party for the Sobey's pumpkin competition. Way to go room 73!

1) Holiday scholastic order extension: If you would still like to make an order there is still time! You have till DEC 6th to place your order. If you would like to keep any items in this order as a holiday gift for your child please e-mail me here and I can keep the items set aside for you to pick up at the front office instead of having them sent home with the student. 

2) Charlotte's Web field trip: is Thursday Dec 7th. Students will be boarding the bus at 9:45 and returning later in the afternoon. Please ensure that your child has a packed lunch and snack. Students will have time to eat their lunch before the performance and a snack once they have returned to the school. 
Volunteers: If you are volunteering please make sure to sign in at the office at 9:30 and come to the classroom.

4) No school: Friday Dec 8th due to a professional development day.
5) Royal Oak Christmas Market: Dec 9th from 1-4. It is being put on by the ROS fundraising society.

Dec 1

Today we worked on holiday cards with our buddies for the Royal Oak School Christmas Market next Sat Dec 9th. Then we had some time to work on our seasonal murals.